Mr. SOCHETRA CHHUON is a key founder of the Association and serves as the Executive Director of the association. Mr. Sochetra achieved his high education in Master Degree in Global Business Management and Administration and Bachelor Degree of Administration and Management, from the University of Phoenix, 2013. He also graduated in Bachelor of Public Affair and Administration from McMaster University, Ontario, Canada. He is an advocate and a community development leader. He served two terms as the president of Cambodian Association of Illinois (CAI), from 2010-2014. He leaded and directed activities for CAI (501(c)(3) non profit organization) aimed at providing social and economic services to the Illinois Cambodian population. He served as an advocate for the Cambodian community on a city, state, and national level.He also served as Chairman of Board of Directors from 2006 -2011. He served on Finance and Public Relations Committees during tenure. In 2005, he worked for Cambodian Elders Support Organization in Cambodia. He served as Administrative Affairs & Management position. He managed and implemented projects for the organization.Looking deep into his ideological and practical goals is that he has been striving to focus on poverty reduction through educational basic systems, agriculture, rural development, and researches. His ultimate goal is to improve the general well -being and self- sufficiency of the residents. He can be contacted by email: sochetra@cambodian-association.org

PROGRAM MANAGER

Mr. KHUN SAMOEUN is one of a founder, serves as the Program Manager. In 2003, Mr. Samoeun completed a Certified of Cultivation Techniques and Pest Control Management in Right Field, Institution of Vietnam. In 2009, he accomplished of Completion of Rice Yield and Rice Cultivating Techniques. In 1998, he had certified of Rice Field Cultivation and Reproduction, Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC) and AusAid – Cambodia. In 1995, he certified Certified of National Agriculture Institution of Cambodia. He had successully completed the 3rd Post Graduated Certificate Course in Agriculture Extension from Janaury to September 1995. In 1989, he certified Completion of Agricultural Reproduction, Wildlife Conservation Cambodia (WCC).Since 1986 up to 2013, he served as chief officer of the Takeo’s Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries. He was responsible for overall execution on projects, policies, and public planning. 1983 – 1986: Deputy Director of the Kaoh Angdaet District’s Agriculture Forest and Fisheries. His responsibilities were to Develop study/research of development, patterns and/or trends in a specific agricultural environment.He serves and leads communities’ projects funded by WorldVision, USAid, AUSAid, ..etc. He is an advocated community leader serving for communities at local levels. He leads the communities amimed at providing social and econmic services to residents of communities.

MASTER TRAINER

Mr. CHOU PIM is a Master Trainer of the Association. Mr. Pim completed Associate of Agriculture Science in Animal Health and Production in 2005. In 2006, he participated and completed training course of on Introduction of Agriculture Extension in Takeo Province. In 2011, he completed the Refreshed Training Course to Training of Trainers (ToT) on “Training Curriculum For New VAHWs”. He also participated many different levels of workshops and training courses that related to his profession, especially in agriculture sector.

He has been working with communities for 28 years in farming and animal health and production as a Supervisor of Animal Health and Reproduction in Takeo Province. Through his career life, his education and experiences has earned and built trust among different levels of communities.

MASTER TRAINER

Mr. SOK LAY is a Master Trainer of the Association. In 2009 and 2011, Mr. Lay completed the Refreshed Training Course to Training of Trainers (ToT) on “Training Curriculum For New VAHWs”. In 2007, he Completed a training couse of Agricultural Reproduction, Wildlife Conservation Cambodia (WCC). In 1998, he had certified of Rice Field Cultivation and Reproduction, Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC) and AusAid – Cambodia. In 2009, he accomplished of Completion of Rice Yield and Rice Cultivating Techniques. He also participated many different levels of workshops and training courses both national and international levels, which related to his profession, especially in agriculture sector.

Since 1989 up to 2013, he served as staff officer of the Kirivong District’s Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries. He was responsible for overall execution on projects, policies, and public planning. He worked as community organizer and trainer over 30 years. He provided techincal eductation on farming and agricultural multiple reproduction training. He implimented many community projects funded by WorldVision, WoldBank, CAVAC, and other international organization.

COMMUNITY FORMATION MANAGER

Mr. MOM SARIN is a Public Relation and Community Formation Manager of the Association. In 2008, he participated and completed training course of on Introduction of Agriculture Extension in Takeo Province. In 2010, he completed the Refreshed Training Course to Training of Trainers (ToT) on “Training Curriculum For New VAHWs”. He also participated many different levels of workshops and training courses that related to his profession, especially in agriculture sector. In 2003, he completed a Certified of Cultivation Techniques and Pest Control Management in Right Field, Institution of Vietnam. In 1994, he successully completed the 2nd Post Graduated Certificate Course in Agriculture Extension.

Since 1987 up to 2013, he serves as chief officer of the Borie Chorlasa District’s Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries. He was responsible for overall execution on projects, policies, and public planning. He provided techincal eductation on farming and agricultural multiple reproduction training. He implimented many community projects funded by WorldVision, WoldBank, CAVAC, and other international organization. He worked as community organizer and trainer over 30 years.

FINANCE MANAGER

Mr. KIM MOMHENG is one of the founder of ACCDA, serves as the Finance Manager. His education: Mr. MomHeng achieved his Diploma of Accounting (3 years professional courses at Regent College), BBA in Financial and Banking at Preston University (US), Professional courses in financial analysis and management at Foreign Service Institute Washington and Manila, CPA under ACCA course.

Mr. MomHeng has12 years experience as Managing Director in Private Company (Import / Export) & Board of Director of NGO (CBNRM), 4 years as financial analyst/internal auditor at USAID, 5 years as financial specialist at US Embassy responsible for budget and accounting for whole embassy, 3 years as Operational Manager at IDRC (International Development Research Center).

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Mr. PEN PISETHserves as the Administration and H/R Assistance. Mr. Piseth is a fourth year’s candidate at Royal University of Economic and Law as of year 2013-2014. In 2012, he certified as of the Foundation Year Course. In 2013, he certified the English Professional Learning Skill fro the Foreign Language Education School. In June 2013, he also completed his Computer Basic Skill for office uses.

ACCOUNTANT AND BOOK KEEPING

Ms. SUN DANY serves the Accounting and Booking Keeping. Ms. Dany graduated her Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance from VANDA INSTITUTE, academy year 2008 - 2011. During her academy.